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Information blackout at the Council of Europe?
Nature & Environment

Information blackout at the Council of Europe?

...open to public access” if these documents are over 30 years old. In 2001, this same body went further by establishing such access rights for many documents immediately (if unclassified), after one year (if “restricted”) or after ten years (if “confidential”). It is frankly astonishing that an organisation so formally committed to the human rights, democracy and...
‘Where do you really come from?’ How this enquiry can add insult to injury
Education & Development

‘Where do you really come from?’ How this enquiry can add insult to injury

...Open University's Social Sciences courses. What makes asking people from Black and minority ethnic communities about their origin so offensive? In recent years this basic expression of interest seems to have been behind a host of conflict, upset and tumultuous argument. Some say the question is simply a harmless expression of curiosity, a basic demonstration of interest...
Understanding society: families
Education & Development

Understanding society: families

...and Conditions. Figure 2 Copyright © Corbis Figure 5 All photographs copyright © Suki Dhanda Copyright © Alamy Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
IT in everyday life
Science, Maths & Technology

IT in everyday life

...resources, or communicate with others using email, instant messaging or discussion groups. New online communities have developed and existing communities have created new ways of communicating. However, issues of identity and security have become a concern. New technologies have engendered new types of crime, including identity theft and financial frauds. These problems...
Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
"Nursing is a fantastic career"
Health, Sports & Psychology

"Nursing is a fantastic career"

Staff Tutor for Nursing for The Open University, Michael Davidson, explains why he believes nursing can be a rewarding career choice for men and women...Transcript Go further with the OU
Jury Hub Conversation: Lee Curley and Dominic Willmott
Society, Politics & Law

Jury Hub Conversation: Lee Curley and Dominic Willmott

Lee Curley and Dominic Willmott discuss their interests in the field of jury research, and recent developments in this area of study...Find out about The Open University's Law courses. Podcast transcript
Medea
History & The Arts

Medea

Discover the Ancient Greek tragedy Medea (by Euripides), in our two-minute animation voiced by Angela Griffin...This content is associated with The Open University's Arts and Humanities courses and qualifications. Transcript
Video 5 mins
Scottish courts and the law Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Scottish courts and the law

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 1: Why do courts exist and what do they do?: Introduction - During this week you consider what a court is and the role they perform in society. You explore perceptions of courts and think about how courts fit within the organs of the state. The rule of law is...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs